Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Margaret E. Deckinga

Margaret E. Deckinga

January 30, 2007

Margaret E. Deckinga, nee Pruim, age 74, beloved wife of Derk. Loving mother of Derk Jr. (Sandy) and Marianne (Dale) Voss. Dear grandmother of Michael and Sarah Deckinga. Fond sister of Johanna (late Richard) Tiggelaar, Elmer (Marge), Henry (Evelyn), and Ronald (Beverly) Pruim. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave....

Joseph B. Zenkel

Joseph B. Zenkel

January 23, 2007

Joseph B. Zenkel, age 93, beloved husband of Gertrude, nee Wesselhoff. Loving father of Joseph L. (Carole) Zenkel and loving step-father of Richard (Patricia) Wyrick, Cheryl (William) Naedler, and the late Robert (Maureen) Wyrick. Dear grandfather of Joseph (Jody) Zenkel, John (Donna) Zenkel, Suzette (David) Fitzpatrick, Jeffery (Kym Lockard) Zenkel, Robert Wyrick, Greg (Mary) Wyrick, Leigh Ann Furman, Rick Wyrick,...

Shirley J. Heyboer

Shirley J. Heyboer

January 23, 2007

Shirley J. Heyboer, age 78, loving sister of Roger (Ruth) Heyboer and Barbara (late Walter) Ottenhoff. Dear aunt of Mark Heyboer, Walter Ottenhoff, Jeff Heyboer, Tom Ottenhoff, Lynn Munro, Laura Schutt, Amy Bianchi, Dan Ottenhoff and Greg Heyboer. Dearest great-aunt of many. Visitation Friday from 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd...

Alice E. Orr

Alice E. Orr

January 22, 2007

Alice E. Orr, nee Wierenga, age 90, at rest January 22, 2007, late of Syracuse, New York, formerly of Evergreen Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John A. (1990). Loving mother of Joan (Thomas) Schmitkons of Baldwinsville, NY. Dear grandmother of Jennifer of Honduras, Jonathan of Grand Rapids, MI, and Kimberly of Baldwinsville, NY. Fond sister of Lambert Wierenga...

Joan J. Pavur

Joan J. Pavur

January 21, 2007

Joan J. Pavur, age 75, nee Kolke, beloved wife of Joseph P. Pavur Sr. and the late Thomas Holmes, Jr. Loving mother of Thomas III (Billie) Holmes, and Joseph P. Jr. (Jean) Pavur. Loving grandmother of Jeff, Lisa (Fernie) Cervantes, Angie, Ben, and Haley. Dear sister of Mercedes (Murray), and the late Kenneth, Lloyd (Rose), and Benjamin (Doris). Dear aunt...

Bruce G. Justin

Bruce G. Justin

January 20, 2007

Bruce G. Justin, age 66, beloved husband of Janet, nee Fugman. Loving father of Julie (Ben) Newman and Carrie (Derek) Swanson. Dear grandfather of Maddie and Casey. Owner of B.G. Justin Company Inc. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00PM until time of Funeral Service at 8:00PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment private. Memorials...

Elizabeth "Betty" Bakkers

Elizabeth "Betty" Bakkers

January 19, 2007

Elizabeth Betty Herta (Steinke) Bakkers passed away on Friday, January 19, 2007 at her home in Murphysboro, IL. She was born on September 21, 1916 in Germany. She came to the United States with her family when she was seven years old. She lived most of her life on the north side of Chicago until she met Elves Bakkers and...

Ruth E. Hoving

Ruth E. Hoving

January 18, 2007

Ruth E. Hoving, nee Botma, age 69, beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Donna, Lorri (Christ) Floros, and Lisa (Henry E.) Ipema. Dear grandmother of Henry III, Tatum, April, Tyler, Marika, and Chloe. Fond sister of Marge Tibstra and the late Trudy Wieringa. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S....

Gertrude Riebel

Gertrude Riebel

January 17, 2007

Gertrude Riebel, nee Korhorn, age 88, beloved wife of the late Theodore. Loving mother of Susan. Dear sister of Everett, Elmer, and the late Louis, Samuel, Evaline Koning, Albert, and Henry. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until time of prayer service at 12:30 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr....

Ann Suhanek

Ann Suhanek

January 17, 2007

Ann Suhanek, age 92, beloved daughter of Alois and Anna Suhanek. Loving sister of Emily A. Suhanek. Visitation Saturday 2:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 2:15 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Private. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Gerald R. Smith

Gerald R. Smith

January 9, 2007

Gerald R. Smith, age 58, beloved husband for 37 years of Aimee, nee Bates. Loving father of Jodi, Kim, and Dan. Dear grandfather of Ricky, Joey, Michael, and David. Fond brother of Marilyn (Chuck) Gagnon and Glenn (Audrey) Smith. President and Publisher of Liberty Group Suburban Newspapers. Visitation Friday 2-9 PM. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525...

William A. Chladek

William A. Chladek

January 6, 2007

William A. Chladek, age 67, beloved husband of Rose M., nee Odekirk. Loving father of William E. (Barbara) and Brian (Wendy). Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Brittany, Ian, Paige, Kaley, and Megan. Dear brother of Carolyn Roettger, Harry, and the late Arthur, Irene Davies, Jack, and Patricia Krainas. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Wednesday 6:00PM until time...

David H. Muys Sr.

David H. Muys Sr.

January 6, 2007

David H. Muys, Sr., age 71, beloved husband for 50 years of Jacqueline, nee Stokes. Loving father of David, Jr. (Cynthia), Bonnie (Anthony) Malzone, and Robert (Tina). Dear grandfather of David III, Kimberly, Megan, Alyssa, A.J., Brandi, and Taylor. Fond brother of Phyllis (the late Lowell) Paxton and William. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM. Funeral...

Blaine W. Hall

Blaine W. Hall

January 4, 2007

Blaine W. Hall, age 77, US Navy Vet., beloved husband of the late Ethel, nee Teggelaar. Loving father of Arthur Hall, Nancy (Dan) Shanley, and Cheryl Swaagman. Dear grandfather of Kristina, Matthew, and Chad Swaagman. Fond brother of Martha Wallace and Howard Hall. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...

Walter "Wally" Simak

Walter "Wally" Simak

January 3, 2007

Walter Simak, affectionately known as Wally, Waldo, Pops, Grumpa and Punk Kid died on January 3, 2007. He was a kind, gentle, humble man loved by everyone he met. He enjoyed fishing trips with his boys, and traveling all over the world with his wife Jeanne. He loved life, living it to its fullest. His Sunday breakfast creations were always...

Martin Huiner

Martin Huiner

December 31, 2006

Martin Huiner, age 82, WWII Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years of Theresa, nee Dykstra. Loving father of John (Bev), Linda (Randy) Van Eck, Gary (Terri), Robert (Barb), and the late Martin J. Dear grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 5. Preceded in death by his sisters Marie Schripsema, Grace Huiner, Theresa Hawkins, Geraldine Vande Werken, and his brother John...

Amelia "Millie" Kuiken

Amelia "Millie" Kuiken

December 29, 2006

Amelia Kuiken, nee Herdina, age 95, beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Carol (Ray) Norder and Donald (Gail) Kuiken. Dear grandmother of Ray Norder, Jr., Debbie (Jeff) Seibt, Jeff (Jen) Norder, Scott Kuiken, and Kelly (Jeremy) Van Engen. Dearest great-grandmother of 8. Preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation Tuesday from 3-8 PM. Funeral...

Catherine L. Vegter

Catherine L. Vegter

December 29, 2006

Catherine L. Vegter, nee Jager, age 81, beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Carol (Ed) Poynter, Robert (Jane), David (Linda), and the late Ronald Lee. Dear grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 10. Fond sister of the late Henry (Fran) Jager and the late John (late Betty) Jager. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday...

Diane M. Rees

Diane M. Rees

December 28, 2006

Diane M. Rees, nee Crouse, age 72, beloved wife of the late Charles G. Rees, Sr. Loving mother of Dawn (Brian) Walus, Charles G. Jr. (Laura), and Jan (Jeff) Maratea. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Amanda, Mitchell, Alyssa, and Kristin. Fond sister of Doris, James and the late Geraldine. Visitation Friday 3-9PM. Funeral Saturday 9:15AM from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd...

Edward J. Walczak

Edward J. Walczak

December 28, 2006

Edward J. Walczak, age 77, beloved son of the late Joseph and Lillian Walczak. Loving brother of Bernice J., Florian S., and the late Walter. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Express your...